“The ACLU of Southern California (ACLU SoCal) understands that police ofﬁ cers are authorized to use force when reasonably necessary. However, we are deeply troubled by the video images that appear to show San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputies beating a man after he surrendered, placing his hands behind his back,” said Hector Villagra, executive director of the ACLU SoCal. “Once again video has provided an important account of what really happened, this time in San Bernardino County. While we … [Read more...]

NEW YORK – Today at the opening of the 17th Annual National Action Network (NAN) Convention in New York City, NAN President Reverend Al Sharpton issued the following statement on the arrest of a North Charleston, South Carolina police ofﬁcer in the shooting death of Walter Scott:
"Walter Scott's death is a senseless tragedy and we commend the city of North Charleston for acting swiftly to deliver justice in this case. NAN's South Carolina chapter leaders have been with the family since … [Read more...]

Multiple transportation options focused on moving people, not vehicles, is the best approach to help complete the State Route 710 project, according to recommendations included in a report recently forwarded by the City’s SR- 710 Alternatives Working Group to Mayor Bill Bogaard and City Manager Michael J. Beck.
In a letter dated March 9, 2015, the Working Group concluded “a priority of any proposal should be on moving people, rather than vehicles.” Other important priorities identiﬁed … [Read more...]

Addressing the issue of premature births, Zeta Phi Beta sorority will offer “Stork’s Nest,” an incentive-based prenatal promotion program for pregnant women beginning at 10 am., Friday, March 27, 2015 in conjunction with Great Beginnings for Black Babies, 301 N. Prairie Ave., Suite 515, Inglewood.
A common, costly and serious health problem that affects more than 450,000 babies, and their families, annually in the United States, premature birth is the leading cause of newborn deaths in the … [Read more...]

A Series of Direct Actions in Support of Voting Support of Voting Rights
On March 5th, the NAACP, will launch a new and innovative campaign, titled “America’s Journey for Justice,” geared toward adopting a policy agenda that protects the lives of Americans, the sustainable jobs of our citizenry, our right to vote and the integrity of our democracy.
Over the next few months, a series of direct actions will take place along the 850 mile route from Selma, Alabama to Washington, DC--through … [Read more...]